Bad Love an Alpha’s Regret by Elise Sinclair

Chapter 108

Going back to Aaron’s pack after this time apart feels strange.

And a lot like coming home.

We’re quiet for most of the ride.

It’s pitch black save for the headlights on the vehicles and these backcountry roads are virtually deserted. We’ve nearly

hit a few deer already, and I know Cedric is hoping we do. He

loves fresh venison.

“Take a run when you get home if you’re that hungry,” Aaron warns him. “But don’t dent another truck.”

The guys chuckle. William glances at us in the backseat. “I offered to drive.”

“No. You’re slow as f**k,” Cedric argues. “We wouldn’t make it

home til next week.”

They continue to rib each other goodnaturedly.

There is an ease among them, and even I feel more comfortable amid Aaron’s guys, which is surprising to say the least. They never really welcomed me in the past. I’ve always

an

way Aaron has changed

that these wolves are a ‘known’

I am a bigger threat to my own

than theirs, comparatively.

lighter than I have in a

rearview. “Lucas

vehicles are behind us, but I can see their headlights in the distance. “Seeing as those SUVS have the trunks,” I say, “maybe it’s not such a

considers that. “Fair point,”

For the event, I expected some show of force, so I wasn’t surprised when he came with a contingency of wolves, but I get the impression that he’s been more cautious as of late.

benefit?” I ask. “Or are there other things you aren’t telling me?”

“Better safe than sorry,” he tells

doesn’t answer my

and then glance

I probably shouldn’t court any extras anyway. But there

core of …whatever our relationship

been trust.

Power and privilege.

Motives and agendas.

Passion and pain.

all we are capable

mediocrity, to have some boring existence without the drama or extremes. It doesn’t suit Aaron. He’s made for bigger things. But me…I wouldn’t mind a quiet home. A family.

without the